Flumedroxone acetate
Flumedroxone Acetate
Flumedroxone Acetate (pronunciation: flu-med-rox-one a-ce-tate) is a synthetic steroid with progestational activity. It is a derivative of progesterone, a naturally occurring female sex hormone.
Etymology
The term "Flumedroxone Acetate" is derived from its chemical structure. "Flu" refers to the presence of fluorine atoms, "medro" is derived from medroxyprogesterone, a related compound, and "one" indicates the presence of a ketone group. "Acetate" refers to the presence of an acetyl group.
Pharmacology
Flumedroxone Acetate is a progestin, a type of medication that mimics the action of the natural hormone progesterone. It is used in hormonal therapy, often in combination with other hormones such as estrogen.
Related Terms
- Progestin: A synthetic form of progesterone, a hormone naturally produced in the female body.
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Steroid: A type of organic compound that includes many kinds of medications and body components.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flumedroxone acetate
- Wikipedia's article - Flumedroxone acetate
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